Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development — building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We’re seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What You’ll Do:
As a member of our Certification team you will report to the Head of Certification and help guide the certification efforts for our first certified aircraft. You are the administrative support assigned to assist the certification effort through all phases of the type certification program.
- Coordinate and support certification activities
- Track, review, and maintain certification documents, compliance checklists, and other related paperwork
- Work closely with Certification Engineers and Program Management to maintain Certification Status Reporting Tools
- Support meetings with regulatory authorities; take notes, submit briefings, and ensure completion of action items
- Assist in the development/release of Certification processes and procedures
- Assist with communications/submissions to the FAA; track FAA acceptance
What you need:
- 5+ years experience in business Administration
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to identify and resolve issues, troubleshoot problems, and find solutions.
- Accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks, including data entry and document preparation.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience using JIRA, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Sharepoint
- Experience or knowledge of FAA Certification
- Experience with FAA Certification
- Experience with AI tools
*Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $60,000 - $75,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Similar Jobs
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
